Lawsuit Against Education Department Over Handling of Paedophile Teacher
A major lawsuit has been filed against the Department of Education, accusing it of failing to protect children from a known paedophile teacher, Rex Ryan, who continued to teach despite warnings from parents.
Child abuse in Ballarat is a tragic stain on a beautiful town.
Ryan, a former primary school teacher, was transferred between several Ballarat schools, during which time he sexually abused at least 12 young girls.
- The Department of Education is being sued over allegations of failing to prevent the sexual abuse of students.
- Rex Ryan's teaching career was marked by multiple instances of sexual abuse, with warnings from parents being ignored.
Author's summary: Lawsuit filed against education department for failing to stop paedophile teacher.